Jeff grew up in the Pacific Northwest where he first was introduced to Pinot Noir.  Jeff spent the early part of his career in the technology industry but left in 2009 to pursue his passion for wine.  Jeff has been a retail wine buyer for over 12 years and most recently accepted a Portfolio Manager On and Off Premise at Specs Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods in Texas.  Over those 12 years, Jeff was the Vice-Echanson and later the Bailli of the San Antonio chapter of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs.  He is a Certified Sommelier, Court of Master Sommeliers, and a Certified Specialist of Wine.